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Complete Canadian Citizenship Test Practice Guide

This guide explains what to expect from the Canadian citizenship test, how to prepare with Canadian citizenship test practice, and the best ways to improve your ...

Quebec Records Can Support Citizenship by Descent Claims

Older Quebec family records can play a major role in Canadian citizenship by descent cases. Many births and marriages were historically recorded through churches rather than ...

IRCC Limits H&C Relief in Temporary Public Policy PR Files

Canada has updated its guidance for immigration officers dealing with permanent residence applications made under temporary public policies. The new direction says officers cannot use humanitarian ...

IRCC Holds First Express Entry Draw for Military Recruits

IRCC has held its first-ever Express Entry selection round for skilled military recruits, inviting just four candidates to apply for permanent residence. The draw had a ...

IRCC Updates Temporary Residence Processing Times

IRCC has published fresh temporary residence processing estimates as of July 22, showing mixed movement across work permits, study permits, visitor visas, and super visas. The ...

IRCC Details Extra PR Admissions for 2026 and 2027

IRCC has introduced a new public page that separates standard permanent resident admissions from extra admissions under two one-time initiatives. This gives applicants a clearer picture ...

Cheapest Super Visa Insurance Plans Compared

Looking for the cheapest super visa insurance without risking poor coverage? This guide compares how plans are priced, what affects a super visa insurance quote, and ...

IRCC French Express Entry Draw Invites 5,000 at CRS 399

IRCC has held another Express Entry round, this time inviting 5,000 candidates with strong French-language ability. The minimum CRS score dropped to 399, making this one ...

IRCC Proof of Citizenship Backlog Reaches 82,020

New IRCC data shows Canada issued 28,940 proof of citizenship certificates in the first five months of 2026, while 82,020 applications were still waiting for a ...

Best Bank Offers for New Immigrants in Canada

Moving to Canada means making many first decisions, and banking is one of the most important. This guide explains how to compare the best bank offers ...

IRCC Application Inventory Tops 1.5 Million in May

IRCC says its application inventory reached 1,517,770 files by May 31, 2026, covering permanent residence, temporary residence, and citizenship matters still waiting for a final decision. ...

IRCC Publishes New Waitlisted PR Application Data

Canada has started publishing a new type of permanent residence inventory data: how many PR files are being actively processed now, and how many are being ...

IRCC Express Entry Pool Shrinks After July Draws

IRCC’s latest Express Entry pool update shows a noticeable drop in candidate numbers between July 5 and July 19, especially in higher CRS score ranges. The ...

American Parents Seek Canadian Citizenship by Descent

Canadian citizenship by descent is drawing strong interest from American families, especially parents who want to secure future options for their children. Beyond a passport, proof ...

Ontario Workforce Priority Stream Points Grid Released

Ontario has now explained how candidates will be ranked under its new Ontario Workforce Priority Stream, a provincial pathway tied to permanent residence. The province released ...

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